Learn Mandarin Chinese

Learn Mandarin Chinese with our lunch time and evening language classes.

Students learning Mandarin in class

Explore our Mandarin Chinese language short course

If you are interested in China's profound culture and booming economics, or simply want to embrace the challenge of a new language, learning Mandarin Chinese will open doors to exciting opportunities.

You will be taught by well-qualified experts in a friendly, supportive and fun environment. You can benefit from engaging and dynamic materials with a focus on the spoken language. You’ll have access to online learning resources which you can explore at your own pace.

Join a welcoming environment that will make learning Mandarin Chinese enjoyable and memorable.

See our available Mandarin Chinese courses by study level below, with information about course length, start dates, fees and whether they’re open for enrolment.

You can also find out more general information about our courses, including which study level is right for you, details about your learning experience and what facilities are available.

  • Level 1 – Beginners
    Days, time and mode Start date End date Duration Fees Enrolment
    Thursdays, 6.30pm - 8pm (in-person)  9 Oct 2025  23 Apr 2026  20 weeks  £345 (£315 conc.)  Closed
    Tuesdays, 6.30pm - 8pm (in-person) 27 Jan 2026 16 June 2026 18 weeks £310 (£290 conc.) Open
  • Level 2 – Elementary
    Days, time and mode Start date End date Duration Fees Enrolment
    Wednesdays, 6.30pm - 8pm (in- person)  8 Oct 2025  22 Apr 2026  20 weeks  £345 (£315 conc.)  Closed
  • Level 3 – Intermediate
    Days, time and mode Start date End date Duration Fees Enrolment
    Tuesdays, 6.30pm - 8pm (in-person)  7 Oct 2025 21 Apr 2026  20 weeks  £345 (£315 conc.)  Closed

Terms and conditions

If you’re thinking of enrolling we recommend you read our full terms and conditions.

Contact

If you have any queries, email languageshortcourses@sussex.ac.uk or call +44(0) 1273 872575.

Use our enquiry form if you have a question about any of our language short courses.

School of Media, Arts and Humanities Office
Arts A07
University of Sussex
Brighton
BN1 9RH


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